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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 10h

Canada vs. America

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 15h

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 14h

Russian Telegram channels report a large fire at the Zavod Pripoev plant in Novosibirsk, Russia.

The plant produces electronics and microcircuits and is a part of Russia's military-industrial production.

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Dave Andress @davidandress.bsky.social · 9h

How hard is it NOT to perform in a country threatening exiled dissidents with death?
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
... experiencing unprecedented human rights violations?
www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/...
... executing more people than ever?
www.thenation.com/article/worl...

Too hard it seems.

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The Ghost of Will Rogers @ghostofwillrogers.bsky.social · 1d

This 1000 times over. My father fought in Europe. My uncle died there. These 21st century NAZIs are just as despicable as their predecessors and deserve the same fate.

New Popular Front ❌👑 @ouaisouaisdubuffet.bsky.social · 1d

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Peter Edge @edge-law.bsky.social · 9h

Manx? Interested in the Isle of Man? Working on Manx topics? This is the starter pack for you - please repost! go.bsky.app/LSX4TDu

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Scottish History Society @scothistorysociety.bsky.social · 9h

We've joined the blue sky! Just as the skies darken for winter too

Please let your followers know that the Scottish History Society has arrived!

Find out more about memberships, the society, and events at our website: scottishhistorysociety.com

The Scottish History Society

scottishhistorysociety.com

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🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 3d

I just don't believe it.

🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 3d

Judith of Flanders died in 1095. This stupid TV show #kingandconquerer had her die in childbirth before 1066. I can see why, but real history is always better. Lazy writing.

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Anna Cusack @annacusack.bsky.social · 5d

If anyone needs a freelance researcher in London (or across the UK), I'm your person!
I've reasonable rates, lots of archive experience & great recommendations from academics globally. I'm only teaching 1 module this term, as the job market is what it is. Therefore, I'm open to all work. DM me!

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 5d

We've updated our three BlueSky starter packs for historians.

Our principal list now includes details of 130+ societies and networks, based in the UK and Ireland, that advance the study, research and promotion of history go.bsky.app/AZaYQDd

Please let us know if there are gaps.
#Skystorians 1/2

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 5d

❗️Russian satellites have been trying to jam British military satellites with ground-based systems on a weekly basis - Maj Gen Paul Tedman,head of the UK Space Command

"We're seeing our satellites being jammed by the Russians on a reasonably persistent basis," Tedman said

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🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 5d

Wow, well done Sophie - many congratulations!

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 8d

Dept of History, University of Liverpool - Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships

Interested candidates should identify a potential mentor in the dept & submit an Expression of Interest by 3 Nov. Come & work with me &/or my colleagues! Details here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a... #skystorians 🗃️

Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships | Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | University of Liverpool

Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships application support.

www.liverpool.ac.uk

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 11d

Lecturer in the History of Early Modern Europe and the World- King's College London - Department of History #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU182/l...

Lecturer in the History of Early Modern Europe and the World at King's College London

Explore an exciting academic career as a Lecturer in the History of Early Modern Europe and the World. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 15d

New blog post examines the recent Australian 'mushroom murderer' case in the light of historical patterns - the poison used is pretty unique in the history of crime, but there are plenty of other similarities to note:
legalhistorymiscellany.com/2025/09/23/p...

Poisoning Crimes and the ‘Mushroom Murderer’: Patterns and Precedents

By Cassie Watson and Carolyn Strange; posted 23 September 2025. The prosecution and sentencing of the Australian ‘Mushroom Murderer’ to life in prison for the poisoning of three relatives and the a…

legalhistorymiscellany.com

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🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 11d

Russia and Belarus to be allowed to compete in the next Winter Olympics? What? Despicable madness. #olympics #ukraine

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 15d

In Kostiantynivka,Donetsk region, patrol officers rescued a couple who were trapped in apartment after a Russian airstrike

The apartment door was pinned by a concrete slab.The officers used a crowbar to bend the door&free the people.On the same day, another four citizens&their pet were also rescued

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Legal History Miscellany @legalmiscellany.bsky.social · 15d

New post by @drkdwatson.bsky.social and Carolyn Strange: "Poisoning Crimes and the ‘Mushroom Murderer’: Patterns and Precedents"
legalhistorymiscellany.com/2025/09/23/p...

Poisoning Crimes and the ‘Mushroom Murderer’: Patterns and Precedents

By Cassie Watson and Carolyn Strange; posted 23 September 2025. The prosecution and sentencing of the Australian ‘Mushroom Murderer’ to life in prison for the poisoning of three relatives and the a…

legalhistorymiscellany.com

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🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 15d

It's official: Trump is stupid and reckless. I'd use ruder words, but these will do.

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🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 15d

New blog post examines the recent Australian 'mushroom murderer' case in the light of historical patterns - the poison used is pretty unique in the history of crime, but there are plenty of other similarities to note:
legalhistorymiscellany.com/2025/09/23/p...

Poisoning Crimes and the ‘Mushroom Murderer’: Patterns and Precedents

By Cassie Watson and Carolyn Strange; posted 23 September 2025. The prosecution and sentencing of the Australian ‘Mushroom Murderer’ to life in prison for the poisoning of three relatives and the a…

legalhistorymiscellany.com

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Cllr Brian Wernham 🔶 C.Eng. MA History @brianwernham.bsky.social · 18d

Reninds me of something. But what?

HT Jukka Lehtinen

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🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 18d

I'm watching GoT S8Ep3 The Long Night for the umpteenth time and it's still an absolute standout in TV. Have to, as it's just too dark to see everything properly! But I still have no clue what The Night King really wanted.

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 20d

It's happening - Canada will criminalize hate symbols like swastikas used in protests by hate groups

Fed Govt to table bill Friday criminalizing use of certain symbols to promote hate #Canada #NoHate #cdnpoli

Bill will target symbols related to recognized terror groups

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Government to table bill Friday criminalizing use of certain symbols to promote hate | CBC News

The Liberal government is introducing new legislation on Friday to make it a crime to intentionally promote hatred against identifiable groups in public using certain hate- or terrorism-related symbol...

www.cbc.ca

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 20d

Ukrainian ballet dancer Oleksandr Dushakov was on tour in Paris when the full-scale war began.After returning to #Kyiv,he volunteered,became a scout in the National Guard’s "Burevii" Brigade

He shared that his ballet experience helped him withstand the challenges of the front line

📹Radio Svoboda

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